Month guide · Covilhã, Portugal
Covilhã in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Covilhã averages highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C, with about 12 rainy days and 154 mm of rain. Highs are 6°C cooler than in September and 5°C warmer than in November. Crowds in Centro are low.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Covilhã in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 5°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 October in 3; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.
October in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in October 2027
- 5 Oct Republic Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in October
Where is warm in October →| Place | High | Rain days | From Covilhã |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 105 km |
| Pego, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 106 km |
| Montalvo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 10 | 112 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 11 | 108 km |
| Tramagal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 112 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 2.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in October went from 0.5 to 5.4 a year on average.
Questions about Covilhã in October
Is October a good time to visit Covilhã?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Covilhã in October?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 10°C. September averages 24°C and November 13°C.
Does it rain much in Covilhã in October?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 154 mm in total over the month.
Is Covilhã busy in October?
In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 30% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Covilhã in October?
About 11 h 13 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology